Opinion

Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl trademark dispute: Legal expert reveals all

This year, we’ve seen a series of significant trademark disputes between artists like Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, and...

08 May 2026

By Aparna Watal

When the battlefield enters the courtroom: The Roberts-Smith prosecution

Australia is again confronting a question that sits uncomfortably at the intersection of military conduct and legal...

06 May 2026

By Tony F Taouk

Grief v process: A 20-year reflection on fatal accident claims

I’ve worked in personal injury and insurance litigation, representing both grieving families and insurers, for more...

05 May 2026

By Claire Gibbs

Perfection is the enemy of progress

In the legal profession, perfectionism is often worn like a badge of honour, but in reality, it can be the enemy of...

04 May 2026

By Travis Schultz

The pyramid is breaking

The partnership model is being redesigned by the world’s most prestigious firms. Australia still has time to “read...

01 May 2026

By Kim Wiegand

Katy Perry v Katie Perry trademark dispute: Partner reveals all

There are lessons that musicians can learn from the Katy Perry case, as well as tips to glean on how to prevent these...

29 April 2026

By Aparna Watal

Why fixed-fee work makes efficiency more important in estates law

Much of the discussion around legal profitability still assumes that more time spent on a matter can be directly...

28 April 2026

By Mahwish Malik

Are there problems with the written law?

Even though legislative drafting has come a long way and arguably continues to improve, there remain issues now as...

27 April 2026

By Gad Coffie

Why Australia’s advocacy model needs to change

Australia already recognises that solicitors may appear as advocates. What remains uneven is the practical and cultural...

24 April 2026

By Andrew Boe

What do Australians value?

There are real concerns about giving the Australian Values Statement binding legal force, writes Tania Wolff.

23 April 2026

By Tania Wolff